Crime in Droitwich Spa: statistics, rates and trends
1,859 crimes were recorded in Droitwich Spa in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Droitwich Spa at a glance
- Crime trends in Droitwich Spa
- Types of crime in Droitwich Spa
- Droitwich Spa compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Droitwich Spa
- Streets with the most crime in Droitwich Spa
- What happened after crimes were reported in Droitwich Spa
- Demographics of Droitwich Spa
- Questions about crime in Droitwich Spa
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (658), shoplifting (375) and anti-social behaviour (197) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 678th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Droitwich Spa | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,859 | 8,971 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 24,448 | 138,017 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Droitwich Spa peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,380 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,716). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,859 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,888 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,716 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,916 | 78.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,070 | 84.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,380 | 97.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,147 | 87.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,067 | 84.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,120 | 86.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 173 |
| July 2026 | 170 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 181 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 204 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 137 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
Compared with England and Wales, Droitwich Spa recorded notably more shoplifting (81% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (64% below) and vehicle crime (61% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 60 to 97 and criminal damage and arson rose from 121 to 172, while anti-social behaviour fell from 293 to 197 and vehicle crime fell from 69 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 658 | 26.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 375 | 15.3 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 8.1 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Public order | 111 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 97 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Other theft | 86 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other crime | 37 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Droitwich Spa; the highest is Worcester (114.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Fernhill Heath (41.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Droitwich Spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill Heath | 211 | 41.7 | -45% |
| Worcester | 11,934 | 114.4 | +50% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,303 | 67.2 | -12% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,190 | 62.5 | -18% |
| Catshill | 581 | 55.0 | -28% |
| Kempsey | 297 | 53.5 | -30% |
| Kidderminster | 5,648 | 100.1 | +32% |
| Barnt Green | 253 | 50.0 | -34% |
Of the 4 areas within Droitwich Spa, Droitwich West had the highest crime rate (97.2 per 1,000) and Droitwich South East the lowest (33.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droitwich West | Neighbourhood | 6,581 | 640 | 97.2 |
| Droitwich East | Neighbourhood | 5,551 | 522 | 94.0 |
| Droitwich South West | Neighbourhood | 6,343 | 518 | 81.7 |
| Droitwich South East | Neighbourhood | 7,264 | 245 | 33.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Droitwich Spa over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (184).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 184 |
| On or near Worcester Road | 90 |
| On or near Mulberry Tree Hill | 70 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near George Baylis Road | 56 |
| On or near Ploughmans Piece | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Woodmans Way | 28 |
| On or near Farriers Way | 27 |
| On or near Bower Hill | 25 |
Of the 1,662 crimes in Droitwich Spa with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 197 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 741 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 438 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Droitwich Spa has an estimated population of 24,448 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Droitwich Spa average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Droitwich Spa | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Droitwich Spa a safe place to live?
Droitwich Spa recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 678th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Droitwich Spa?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 658 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (375).
Is crime in Droitwich Spa going up or down?
Recorded crime in Droitwich Spa was down 2% on the year before: 1,859 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,888 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Droitwich Spa?
About 24,448 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Droitwich Spa?
Droitwich Spa is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.